Science and Tech

What happens during a year in space?

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly will spend 342 days on the International Space Station. CNN’s Rachel Crane explains how this may impact his body and mind.

Source: CNN YouTube Channel
Published on March 30, 2015

Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Prof. Dr Bosengkham Vongdara pledges to support Lao, Chinese media ties

Introduction:Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Prof. Dr Bosengkham Vongdara on Tuesday the 24th of March made a commitment to the Yunnan Media Group for continued support of the contract between Lao and Chinese media to ensure their future success.
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Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong instructs the Ministry to revise the national policy on ICT

Introduction: Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong has instructed the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications to revise the national policy on information and communication technology or ICT in an attempt to advance the sector.
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First IP Fair will be held from April 24-30 to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day

Introduction: The Ministry of Science and Technology will organise the IP Fair 2015 next month to commemorate World Intellectual Property Day, which falls on April 26. This first ever IP Fair comes with the slogan “Strengthening Intellectual Property for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development.”
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The facilities were not being properly used despite the large investment.

Introduction: Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Hiem Phommachanh, was speaking at the ministry’s ongoing annual meeting in Vientiane that, Video conference facilities are not being used, despite the government’s huge investment in installing a network connecting ministries and provinces.
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Introduction:Engineering students compete for robotics prize. According to the NUOL, The Faculty of Engineering is encouraging students to gain science and technology experience by giving them the opportunity to design and build robots. So that they can demonstrate their achievements in the field of robotics.
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Solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse 2, has taken off from Abu Dhabi begun to fly around the globe using only the sun’s energy.

With a wingspan of 72m (236ft), Solar Impulse 2 is the width of a Boeing 747, but weighs about the same as a large car.

Source: BBC News YouTube Channel
Published on March 9, 2015

MICT officially opens the Khor Khaengkhan (working competition) to promote highest achievements

Introduction: The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MoICT) officially opened the working competition locally known as Khor Khaengkhan to assist their work to welcome the 4th Party committee meeting of the ministry.
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